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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1995
Page
1
Builders eye a healthy home construction year as interest rates and the price of lumber and other materials shape project viability. Industry officials expect demand to rise if borrowing costs stabilize and availability improves, influencing housing starts and home remodeling budgets.
A cheerful briefing offers practical tips for couples preparing to wed. It highlights timing, budgeting, venue choices, and etiquette alongside inspirational ideas to guide readers through engagements, registry planning, and ceremony details.
In today’s edition Bloomberg Personal surveys how to gain control of spending habits and reviews related money, finance, and investing topics. It outlines practical steps, practical tips, and common pitfalls for readers aiming to improve financial discipline and invest wisely.
Myra Guindon analyzes current political moves as Congress returns and the Illinois General Assembly resumes work. Includes references to civic updates and forthcoming policy discussions.
District 162 aims to approve a one story addition at Huth Upper Grade Center to create a 280 seat large group room that can be divided into four classrooms. Officials argue the district has been short about four classrooms annually while existing spaces reach capacity. Residents question the project’s necessity as sentiment mounts over Locust Street and alley vacating. The board plans to place the vacating request on January 17.
Park Forest officials questioned using tax exempt Metra commuter lot land at 215th Street in Matteson for a commercial lease to a local auto dealer. Trustees directed the village attorney to review legality amid concerns over tax revenue loss and proper use of municipal property.
Matteson Plan Commission unanimously backs a 150 acre subdivision of Transcontinental Inc property from Vollmer Road to 205th Street and Cicero Avenue to Interstate 57 for a TIF district. Development plans foresee mixed use with hotels offices retail and possible high density housing.
Loleta Didrickson was sworn in as Illinois first Republican comptroller in 20 years, announcing a senior management team led by Chief of Staff Thomas R. Creal. The ceremony at Prairie Capital Convention Center included her husband Charles and children, with Judge John W. Countryman administering the oath.
Richton Park Village Board approves issuing 320000 in general obligation bonds backed by Matteson LaSalle Bank to fund public works vehicles and garage expansion amid a looming state tax cap. Finance director warns future non referendum debt will vanish when cap takes effect.
A 16 year old Richton Park girl who offered 2000 dollars and the family car to have her parents and her 19 year old brother killed is jailed in Cook County Juvenile Detention Facility. Her mother says she needs psychiatric help and wants her home, but authorities pursued charges of soliciting for murder after a confession and state attorney involvement. The girl is represented by a public defender at a Friday hearing and was sent to the Audy Home for now.
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